Caecilian is the name of several saints. 1. Jerome says that Cyprian was converted “sua-dente presbytero Caecilio,” etc., a statement that has probably influenced most editors to substitute Caecilius for Caecilianus in the texts of the Life of Cyprian, by his own deacon, Pontius. Caecilianus is, doubtless, correct. He was cetate as well as honore … Continue reading “Caecilian (2)”
Caecilia, st., Roman lady
Caecilia, st., Roman lady Caecilia (1), St., a Roman lady, one of the four principal virgins and martyrs of the Western Church, who is commemorated in both the Latin and Greek churches on Nov. 22, but of whom we have hardly any authentic account. The veneration paid to her can be traced to a very … Continue reading “Caecilia, st., Roman lady”
Caecilia, Saint
Caecilia, Saint is the name of several females in the Latin calendar. 1. A Roman lady, and one of the four principal virgins and martyrs of the Western Church, commemorated in the Latin and Greek churches, Nov. 22. Of her life hardly any authentic account has come down to us. It is supposed that St. … Continue reading “Caecilia, Saint”
Caecilia
Caecilia SEE CECILIA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Caecias
Caecias in Greek mythology, was the north-east wind. He was represented on the Tower of the Winds in Athens, with earnest features, wet, loose beard and hair, and with a flying dress about his strong limbs. With both hands he holds a winnowing basket, out of which he throws rain and hailstones on the earth. … Continue reading “Caecias”
Cady, Lawton
Cady, Lawton a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Killingly, Conn., July 24,1796. He was converted in the South in 1820, where he spent some years amid slave institutions, which he thoroughly abhorred; and in 1842 he joined the Providence Conference, wherein he served the Church until his death, June 18, 1871. Mr. Cady was … Continue reading “Cady, Lawton”
Cady, Daniel Reed, D.D
Cady, Daniel Reed, D.D a Congregational minister, was born at Malta, N. Y., Oct. 8,1813. He was a student at Hamilton Academy; graduated at Williams College in 1838, and at Andover Theological Seminary in 1845, having studied law at Albion, and practiced two years. He was ordained at Rutland. Mass., Oct. 29, 1845; was dismissed … Continue reading “Cady, Daniel Reed, D.D”
Cadwell, John
Cadwell, John a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Westfield, Mass., Aug. 11, 1805. He was converted in his twenty-fourth year; immediately began earnest and successful work for Christ, in holding cottage meetings, and after laboring zealously some years as class-leader and local preacher, he entered the New England Conference in 1836. He continued his … Continue reading “Cadwell, John”
Cadwell, Elisha B., M.A
Cadwell, Elisha B., M.A a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Warrick County, Ind., Nov. 29, 1850. He was converted in 1861; licensed to preach in 1871; and admitted into the South-east Indiana Conference in 1874. He graduated at More’s Hill College in 1875; was elected professor of ancient languages in his alma mater in … Continue reading “Cadwell, Elisha B., M.A”
Cadwell, Christopher Columbus
Cadwell, Christopher Columbus a Congregational minister, was born at Lenox, N. Y., Dec. 4, 1811. At the age of eighteen he went to the Manual Labor Institute at Whitesborough; thence to Lane Seminary, expecting to complete his theological course there, but became dissatisfied with the officers of that institution in repressing free discussion, as he … Continue reading “Cadwell, Christopher Columbus”